Previous Meeting: MetroStars won 2-1 in a shootout at RFK Stadium May
12.

Preview: The Carlos Queiroz era begins this evening, but can the former
Portuguese national team coach ignite a MetroStars team that is last in MLS in
scoring (1.1 goals per game)? That will be a difficult task without top scorer
Giovanni Savarese (8 goals -- the only MetroStar yet to score), who is with
the Venezuelan national team for World Cup qualifying. Tab Ramos and
Colombian Ruben Dario Hernandez must create opportunities, particularly in the
second half, when United tends to struggle on the road.

Marco Etcheverry's knee, contrary to recent reports, is fine and he will start
for Washington this evening. D.C. is still looking for its first road win of
the season, but the team should be well-rested after a 12-day break, although
John Harkes and Jeff Agoos both played in the U.S. national team's 2-1 win
over Scotland. Midfielder Kris Kelderman returns to the lineup after missing
several games with badly bruised ribs.